You guys!
My buds at the ASPCA called me up and they were like “Crepes. We have some ideas for gifts that people can make themselves. Do you want to share them?” and I was like “I dunno, do you want to sweeten the pot for my readers a bit?” and they were like “We’ll throw in this awesome gift basket as a giveaway to one lucky winner” and I was like “SOLD!”
So, here are the ASPCA’s ideas for how to make some DIY gifts for your furry dudes at home, both dogs and cats. Click the link and then click the photos on the bottom right to open the instructions for each. You’ll note my comments after each.
· For dogs, braid together two strips of an old t-shirt for a fun chew toy – photo with directions here. (Crepes’ note: Do not use your FODs’ favorite shirt. This will not go over well, unless you want the dog to get blamed, in which case, use your FODs’ favorite shirt.)
· For cats, use a t-shirt and a few easy-to-find household items to create this cozy cat tent – photo with directions here. (Crepes’ Note: unless you use a waterproof shirt, this tent will not keep you safe from the elements. Fair warning.)
· Since cats love tuna, this quick and easy treat will keep them occupied during holiday dinner – photo with directions here. (Crepes’ Note: I would leave out the flour and just make a tuna omelet for the grain-free types.)
· For a tasty reward, make pumpkin pie cookies (perfect for cats and dogs) with this simple recipe – photo with directions here. (Crepes’ Note: This one looks pretty tasty. Make sure you use plain filling, not pie filling for this one – nutmeg is toxic to pets.)
AND NOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY!
If you’d like to win this fine basket:
Leave a comment below. Make sure I have your email address. One (1) winner will be chosen from the comments below using Random.org. Entries will be accepted until 11:59 pm CST on Tuesday, December 16th. Winner will be announced Wednesday, December 17th.
If you don’t win the basket, you can try again during the #SantaPaws Holiday Twitter party and giveaway extravaganza from the ASPCA, which will be on Thursday, December 18th from 7-8pm EST.
Good luck!
Love,
Crepes.
**Disclosure: This post is for a charity organization and no money was exchanged. The gift basket giveaway is the only fee that was negotiated for posting.**
Crepes, tell your mom the tent sucks and you need some height and waterproofing. I like to play with pipe cleaners….twirled up to look like a spin toy.
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That’s an awesome giveaway. We’d love to win and donate the kitty goods.
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Those are some good DIY ideas! Also, you look cute curled up under that shirt!
Great idea about braiding old shirts. I love to recycle, so that’d be a perfect thing to do. Thanks!
Great ideas! Our kitties love to curl up with T-shirts….not sure how long the tent would stay standing 🙂
What a fun variety of goodies 🙂
Crepes, I only read the DIY item to see your witty comments after you lured me in with your adorable photo. You are the cutest!
I love DIY’s…thanks, Crepes 🙂
Our cat loves the twist ties that come on coffee bags. Such a cheap toy!
That’s an adorable basket! I love the ideas you gave, too. I have a lot of pet lovers on my list 🙂
Thanks for the DIYs, Crepes. That tent looks pretty cool. 😉
Those are really nice DYI’s. My kitties would like the tent. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Sue B
I want some of those homemade cat treats! Yum!
Love the commentary MOL! Your Mom needs to work on the tent though…..
Those are some good DYI gift ideas for cats and dogs. We think that basket has a lot of cool stuffs in it 🙂